Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Ann. Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 6: 94 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578394
Common Names
- Cadaba Ruspolii
- Ruspol's Cadaba
- Kadaba
Description
Cadaba ruspolii (also called Ruspolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cadaba ruspolii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cadaba ruspolii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cadaba ruspolii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Cadaba ruspolii
Cadaba ruspolii is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Cadaba ruspolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cadaba ruspolii?
Cadaba ruspolii
What type of plant is Cadaba ruspolii?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Cadaba ruspolii?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Cadaba genus
Cadaba aphylla,
Cadaba baccarinii,
Cadaba barbigera,
Cadaba benguellensis,
Cadaba capparoides,
Cadaba carneoviridis,
Cadaba divaricata,
Cadaba farinosa,
Cadaba fruticosa,
Cadaba gillettii,
Cadaba glaberrima,
Cadaba glandulosa,
Cadaba insularis,
Cadaba kassasii,
Cadaba kirkii,
Cadaba linearifolia,
Cadaba longifolia,
Cadaba madagascariensis,
Cadaba mirabilis,
Cadaba natalensis,
Cadaba parvula,
Cadaba rotundifolia,
Cadaba ruspolii,
Cadaba schroeppelii,
Cadaba somalensis,
Cadaba stenopoda,
Cadaba termitaria,
Cadaba trifoliata,
Cadaba virgata,
Species in the Capparaceae family
Acome micrantha,
Bachmannia woodii,
Beautempsia avicenniifolia,
Boscia albitrunca,
Boscia arabica,
Boscia cauliflora,
Boscia coriacea,
Boscia fadeniorum,
Boscia foetida,
Boscia gossweileri,
Boscia kalachariensis,
Boscia keniensis,
Boscia longifolia,
Boscia madagascariensis,
Boscia matabelensis,
Boscia mazzocchii,
Boscia microphylla,
Boscia minimifolia,
Boscia mossambicensis,
Boscia oleoides,
Boscia pestalozziana,
Boscia plantefolii,
Boscia polyantha,
Boscia praecox,
Boscia pruinosa,
Boscia puberula,
Boscia rotundifolia,
Boscia salicifolia,
Boscia senegalensis,
Boscia tomentosa,
Boscia urens,
Boscia welwitschii,
Boscia albitrunca,
Boscia integrifolia,
Buchholzia coriacea,
Buchholzia tholloniana,
Cadaba aphylla,
Cadaba baccarinii,
Cadaba barbigera,
Cadaba benguellensis,
Cadaba capparoides,
Cadaba carneoviridis,
Cadaba divaricata,
Cadaba farinosa,
Cadaba fruticosa,
Cadaba gillettii,
Cadaba glaberrima,
Cadaba glandulosa,
Cadaba insularis,
Cadaba kassasii,